Kamikatsura House

2.0 star property
Guesthouse with restaurant, near Katsura Imperial Villa

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Shared kitchen
Front of property
Double Room - NEW!
Front of property
Shared kitchen
Reviews
6.8

Popular amenities

  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • Parking availableParking availableParking available
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi

Explore the area

Map
7 Katsura Tokudaiji Kitamachi Saikyo-ku, Kyoto, 615-8301
  • Popular LocationKatsura Imperial Villa14 min walk
  • Popular LocationNijō Castle7 min drive
  • Popular LocationKawaramachi Street8 min drive
  • AirportOsaka (KIX-Kansai Intl.)94 min drive

Room options

Double Room - NEW!

Highlights

Air conditioning
Shared/communal kitchen
Desk
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Double Room - NEW!

Highlights

Air conditioning
Shared/communal kitchen
Desk
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

King Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Shared/communal kitchen
Desk
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Twin Room - NEW!

Highlights

Air conditioning
Shared/communal kitchen
Desk
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

Quadruple Room - NEW!

Highlights

Air conditioning
Shared/communal kitchen
Desk
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Shared/communal kitchen
Desk
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Basic Double Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Shared/communal kitchen
Desk
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

Triple Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Shared/communal kitchen
Desk
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Shared/communal kitchen
Desk
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Shared/communal kitchen
Desk
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Shared/communal kitchen
Desk
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Shared/communal kitchen
Desk
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Shared/communal kitchen
Desk
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Shared/communal kitchen
Desk
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Triple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Shared/communal kitchen
Desk
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Shared/communal kitchen
Desk
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Basic Twin Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Shared/communal kitchen
Desk
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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About the area

Kyoto

At Kamikatsura House you'll be within a 30-minute stroll of Katsura Imperial Villa and Suzumushi-dera Temple. Highlights at this guest house include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .This guest house offers free WiFi in public areas, tour/ticket assistance and a lift. Added amenities include laundry facilities. There's also self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .With a stay at this Nishikyo Ward guest house, you'll be 3.2 km (2 mi) from Koryuji Temple and 4.1 km (2.5 mi) from Arashiyama Monkey Park Iwatayama.

What's nearby

  • Katsura Imperial Villa - 14 min walk
  • Suzumushi-dera Temple - 3 min drive
  • Nijō Castle - 7 min drive
  • Kawaramachi Street - 8 min drive
  • Kiyomizu Temple - 10 min drive

Getting around

  • Uzumasa Tenjingawa Station - 3 min drive
  • Kami-Katsura Station - 12 min walk
  • Osaka (KIX-Kansai Intl.) - 94 min drive

Restaurants

  • 丸源ラーメン 桂店 - 5 min walk
  • コムギノキラメキ〈小麦〉 - 8 min walk
  • 夢を叶える - 10 min walk
  • ステーキガスト - 7 min walk
  • 肉料理 UNO ウーノ - 13 min walk

About this property

Kamikatsura House

Guesthouse with restaurant, near Katsura Imperial Villa
There's a restaurant on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Kamikatsura House also features tour/ticket assistance, laundry facilities, and a lift. Parking is available for a fee.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Kyoto guest house.

  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Dining venue
Kamikatsura House offers 6 air-conditioned accommodations, with free toiletries. This Kyoto guest house provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include a shower.

Languages

English, Filipino, Indonesian, Japanese, Korean

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle at scheduled times and on request for a surcharge
  • Parking on site (JPY 1,000 per day)
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • No housekeeping
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee for check-in between 10 PM and 10:00 AM

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
There is no front desk at this property
The check-in location differs from the property location; to check in, go to 3nd Floor
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; access will be through a private entrance
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests should notify this property in advance of their anticipated arrival time.

Access methods

Private entrance

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A city tax may be collected at the property. The city tax ranges from JPY 200–1,000 per person, per night based on the nightly room rate. Please note that further exemptions may apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: JPY 4200 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: JPY 4200 (one-way)
  • Self-parking fee: JPY 1000.00 per day
  • Late check-in fee for check-in between 10 PM and 10:00 AM
  • A fee will be charged for use of certain facilities

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International and cash.

We should mention

  • As required by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, all international visitors must submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels etc). Also, it's required that lodging proprietors photocopy the passports of all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.

Property is also known as

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Kamikatsura House Hostel
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Kamikatsura House Apartment Kyoto
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Kamikatsura House Guesthouse Kyoto
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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Kamikatsura House?

Kamikatsura House offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Kamikatsura House?

Yep, Kamikatsura House has a self car park for JPY 1000.00 per day.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Kamikatsura House?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Kamikatsura House?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Kamikatsura House's onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Kamikatsura House?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Kamikatsura House?

No, pets are not allowed.

Kamikatsura House Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 31 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 31 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 31 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 31 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 31 reviews" "

8.0/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Tom, Cambridge, UK

Liked: Cleanliness
Expensive, poorly located hostel
This is a hostel, not a hotel. It has limited shared bathrooms and kitchens, the walls are paper thin and it is expensive for what it offers. It is clean and there was a well meaning, helpful manager.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

David, New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice clean hotel, very friendly
Great hotel, very clean and friendly. 5min walk to the station and close to a grocery store. Restaurant on the first floor which had some really tasty food!. Plus you get a discount as a guest. Highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great guest house!
This family-run guest house is very clean, comfortable and in a good neighborhood. No, it is not located in the tourist area but if you're in any decent shape, walking 20 mins to the subway isn't a big deal for a cheaper accommodation. There is a grocery store nearby, and guests have access to the kitchen. We would definitely stay again on our next trip to Kyoto.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
For those back pack people, It's safe and clean room.

6/10 Okay

Tuan, USA

First up it's far from central Kyoto. The nearest subway is about a mile away and then you still need to change 2 more different trains before you can get to Kyoto station. However, from the nearby subway you can get to Arashiyama in about 2 stops on the same train. Also, there's a bus stop about 50 yards away from the hotel (bus 73) that can take you to and from Kyoto station in about 40 minutes depends on traffic. This hotel is weird. You have to clean after yourself. There's no room service. You have to put down a deposit of 10000 yens for the room (not the key) in case you forgot to take out the trash or something like that. You need to pay 100 yens for the hot water you're going to use. I wonder if they ever clean the room before renting it out to the next guest(s). It's on a busy street so it is noisy. If you can afford it stay some where nearer to central Kyoto instead of wasting time on a bus or a train.

8/10 Good

Martine, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice and clean, very friendly
I spent one week at this hotel at the end of July, and overall it was satisfactory. The reason I am not giving it a 5 star rating is because of the location (it is about a 30 to 40 minutes bus ride from the station, depending on traffic, although the bus stop is right by the hotel), the fact that the mattress tends to be pretty thin and you feel like you're sleeping directly on the frame of the bed, the pillow is pretty flat, and there is a 100 yen fee per shower; I do believe that the shower price should be included with the room. Otherwise, it is very nice and clean. The common kitchen allows you to meet and hang out with your fellow travelers, and after a long day sightseeing, it feels really great to be able to exchange impressions and tips. There is a Chinese restaurant on the first floor where guests get 10% off, and the food is good. There are also two supermarkets nearby, one of them opened all night and the other one providing more prepared meals. Overall, I would recommend it if you don't mind the distance to the station.

4/10 Poor

James, America

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Decent
Overall, our stay at the Kamikatsura House was only ok. It was very cold when we were there and the AC was not working, so it was very cold in the room. The walls are very thin so if you have loud neighbors, you will hear them. However, we didn't spend very much time here during the day and it met our needs. The staff was willing to help when we had questions. The hotel is very far from Kyoto Station - about a 40 minute bus ride, but there is a station right outside the hotel. I personally think I it is a little overpriced for what they offer, but overall it was fine.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2019

6/10 Okay

Tak

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

6/10 Okay

Lærke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Rent, men dyrt i for pengene.
Værelset var rent og fint, dog med meget tynde væge. Desuden ligger hostlet ret langt fra centrum, men med offentlig transport, direkte uden for hostlet, tager det ca. 25 min.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2019